ABERDEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

Now that spring is here the Aberdeen Township Police Department is renewing its campaign to encourage young people to comply with state law requiring those under 17 years of age to wear helmets while riding their bicycles and skateboards.  Officers on patrol will reward those young people wearing helmets with coupons redeemable for a free sandwich at the McDonald’s restaurants located in the township.  According to state law, violators are subject to an initial warning.  Subsequent offenses could subject the child’s parent or guardian to a fine from $25 to $100.

           
            Press contact: Chief John T. Powers at 732-583-4200 ext. 221 or Lt. Alan Geyer ext. 219.